Indonesia frees Australia’s most wanted people smuggler; allowed to return to Afghanistan


Australia's most wanted people smuggler has been set free by an Indonesian court and granted his wish to return home to Afghanistan. The South Jakarta court ruled on Thursday that Sayed Abbas, 30, who was accused of being a smuggling kingpin, could not be extradited as requested by the Australian government. Chief Judge Pranoto said … Continue reading Indonesia frees Australia’s most wanted people smuggler; allowed to return to Afghanistan

Jakarta Indonesia “Seven-Up Man” Monument


August 31st 1977: The monuments in Jakarta, many of which are built on roundabouts,  are usually called by local names, and are most often referred to as a way of giving directions. Many of the locals don't actually know what the monument is supposed to depict. The Statue of Dirgantara (Father of the Heavens Monument) … Continue reading Jakarta Indonesia “Seven-Up Man” Monument